Though you’ve spent many years making memories and maintaining your current home, retirement is the perfect time to shift gears and focus more on yourself. And there’s no better way to invest in yourself and your future than Independent Living.
However, it’s difficult to truly know when you’re ready for independent living. While there’s no one-size-fits all for when you’re ready to start a new chapter in a new home, there are clear signs it’s time for a new lifestyle. Here are 5 signs you’re ready to move to a retirement community, so you can make your decision with confidence.
1. You’re ready for less responsibility
Whether it’s mowing the lawn, scheduling routine maintenance, keeping up with chores or paying for the multiple costs associated with homeownership, the responsibility of maintaining a house will always require a lot of your time and money. Kick your lawnmower and long hours spent cleaning the house to the curb with a maintenance-free residence and stress-free lifestyle in senior living.
You won’t have to worry about tasks like landscaping and home repair, or costs like property taxes and homeowners insurance. The studios, apartments,and villas at Friendship Village also include all utilities, local and long distance telephone service, cable TV, wireless internet service, biweekly housekeeping service, and weekly flat linen laundry service. This means you can spend more time doing the things you love, instead of balancing your budget and laboring over household chores.
2. You want delicious food but dread the idea of cooking every day
Everyone wants to eat delicious and nutritious meals, but the work it takes to cook and clean can take a big bite out of your time and energy. And while eating at a restaurant for each meal seems ideal, it’s not very cost-effective.
Eliminate cooking messy meals and longing for restaurant-style dining with one move to a retirement community. At Friendship Village, our communities feature venues with gourmet menus prepared by award-winning chefs in partnership with a long-tenured staff. Whether you’re in the mood for a fresh breakfast, light lunch or gourmet dinner, you’ll find something to suit your tastes steps from your front door.
3. You want to explore your passions with convenience
Retirement is the best time to reignite your passion for old hobbies and explore new interests. Instead of driving from one place to another to pursue your passions, consider living in a vibrant retirement community, where you can open your front door to a world of possibilities.
At Friendship Village, our communities in the St. Louis area feature engaging amenities, activities, programs and events, all on campus. Attend a worship service, work out in our fitness center, enjoy a service in our spa, work on a masterpiece in our creative arts center or woodworking shop, check out a book from the library, and enjoy each meal in a restaurant-style dining venue without ever leaving home.
4. You’re ready to travel wherever and whenever you want
If you’re like many people, retirement is a call for adventure. In Independent Living, you can book a trip, pack your bags, lock your door and leave your home behind with confidence. Communities like ours at Friendship Village protect residents and their homes with 24/7 security and provide concierge services to hold your mail, accept packages and more. Whether your next adventure is across the state or across the pond, you can enjoy your time away without worry.
Retirement communities are also a fantastic way to meet fellow travelers. Residents in our communities frequently take trips together, including a recent trip to Colorado. However, they’ve also explored faraway destinations like Israel and Iceland.
5. You want to worry less about the future
One of the biggest benefits of communities like ours at Friendship Village is access to higher levels of living, if you need them. Whether you require a helping hand in Assisted Living, compassionate Memory Care, Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation, you’ll always have a plan for the future. This means you can forget about potential “what-ifs” and focus on enjoying the moment.
Friendship Village features the only two Life Care communities in the St. Louis area. Secured by an entrance fee and a monthly service fee, Life Care gives you access to a full continuum of care, for an unlimited amount of time, at a predictable cost for life. You’ll gain peace of mind knowing your health care needs will be met, and your retirement income will be protected from the ever-rising costs of senior care.
Start Your Next Adventure by Exploring the Possibilities at Friendship Village
Our communities in Sunset Hills and Chesterfield have been checking all the boxes for an exceptional retirement lifestyle for more than 40 years. Contact our team to arrange a personal tour of each one to learn which Friendship Village senior living community is right for you.